Sony Group and Waseda University Launch Creative Entertainment Course to Foster Future Talent
Waseda University Establishes the Creative Entertainment Course
In a significant development for the entertainment industry, Waseda University and Sony Group have announced the establishment of the Endowed Lecture by Sony Group, Study of Sciences and Technologies for Creative Entertainment I - Conceptualization. This initiative is targeted towards fostering talents who will shape the future of the entertainment sector and create new academic fields related to expression engineering. The inaugural symposium titled The Future of Expression Engineering and Entertainment was held on September 2, marking the beginning of this exciting journey.
The new course, set to begin in October 2025, aims to integrate advanced expertise in various technological domains with the demands and evolution of the entertainment industry. Sony Group will contribute skilled professionals, including Corporate Distinguished Engineers, who are at the forefront of leveraging technology in entertainment. They will guide students through the complexities of media creation, illustrating how cutting-edge technologies like AI, audio, and visual content management can revolutionize entertainment.
Students enrolled in the course will delve into a wide range of critical studies, such as AI ethics, accessibility, and the application of media theories, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge to work effectively within the evolving landscape of entertainment. They will engage in logic-based thesis proposals that encapsulate visions for future content, supported by hands-on prototyping experiences aimed at refinement and practical implementation.
The entertainment industry in Japan has been experiencing notable growth, with expanding market potentials both domestically and internationally. As the industry progresses to be recognized as a vital sector, the necessity for highly specialized professionals who can synthesize innovative ideas into extraordinary experiences becomes increasingly paramount. This course at Waseda University emphasizes a systematic approach to melding scientific tech and artistic expression, leveraging the university’s diverse research spectrum that includes specializations in audiovisual technologies, AI, and cognitive sciences.
Through collaboration with top-tier professionals, students will oscillate between theory and practice, sculpting their expertise to envision and actualize the future of entertainment. Notably, the program will provide students not only with theoretical frameworks but also with practical exposure through industry-led workshops and projects.
Additionally, both Waseda University and Sony Group plan to embark on further initiatives designed to pioneer new academic domains that can fuel the entertainment industry's expansion.
Course Overview
- - Course Name:
(English) Endowed Lecture by Sony Group, Study of Sciences and Technologies for Creative Entertainment I - Conceptualization
- - Course Duration:
- - Instructors from Sony Group:
- - Establishing Institution:
For more information, visit Waseda University's website:
Waseda University Site
Course Details
Additionally, to honor the launch of the program, the symposium titled The Future of Expression Engineering and Entertainment is scheduled as follows:
- - Date: September 2 (Tuesday), 14:00 to 17:30
- - Venue: Waseda University International Conference Hall, Ibuka Memorial Hall
- - Main Program:
- Panel Discussion on Emotional Experiences through the Fusion of Technology and Expression
For additional event details, please visit the event site:
Event Site
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